From the deep woods to civilization: chapters in the autobiography of an Indian

Date Issued

1916

Abstract

Continues Eastman's captivating autobiographical work after Indian boyhood, telling the story of his years during school and into his life as a doctor. One of the highest educated Indians of his time, through his social work and his writings he was one of the best-known Indians of the early 20th century.

Foreword / E.G.E. -- The way opens -- My first school days -- On the White Man's trail -- College life in the West -- College life in the East -- A doctor among the Indians -- The Ghost Dance War -- War with the Politicians -- Civilization as preached and practised -- At the nation's capital -- Back to the woods -- The soul of the White Man.

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